Why do people always complain about poor market conditions in the crypto space? In fact, whether it's a bull or bear market, the percentage of people losing money always remains at around 80%—and that ratio hasn't changed.



So what's the key point? The vast majority of people can't earn money outside their own understanding. Mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum experience double-digit gains, which should be obvious money-making opportunities, yet some still can't hold up. Why? Two words—following the crowd.

Without independent information channels and relying solely on gut feelings to judge the market, retail investors are often the first to be eliminated. There's also those who stubbornly hold onto their positions—essentially self-hypnosis. Only a few can truly withstand the pressure.

The volatility of popular coins like SOL and Bitcoin is so high that without solid market sense and trend judgment skills, you're just handing over your money. Genuine trading requires professional accumulation—understanding market rhythm, grasping large capital movements. These are not skills that can be learned overnight.

Compare mature investors with retail traders, and you'll see the difference: it's not about luck, but about fundamental skills.
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BugBountyHuntervip
· 23h ago
You're not wrong; there's an 80% chance of losing money. This data is really sobering... I'm the kind of trader who relies on intuition, and it wasn't until I got caught chasing highs twice that I finally understood.
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RugpullSurvivorvip
· 23h ago
You're right, the data showing an 80% loss is indeed heartbreaking. But I think what's even worse are those who keep self-hypnotizing themselves and are reluctant to cut losses; they're really just giving away money.
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MEVHunterXvip
· 12-19 03:12
To put it bluntly, there's a 80% chance of losing money, and these numbers really don't lie. I have a bunch of real-life examples around me. Following the trend is just mindless entry; when the market slightly reverses, everyone panics. To put it plainly, if you lack independent thinking, you'll get cut when you come in. Brothers who stubbornly hold onto their positions are basically gambling with a gambler's mentality, fooling themselves. Market intuition isn't something you can develop in a day or two. It looks simple, but it actually requires real skill. Even if Bitcoin doubles, you can still lose money. People who think they understand everything actually understand nothing. The gap between retail investors and institutions boils down to different levels of cognition. If you enter the market without your own information sources, it's no wonder you'll lose. The volatility of SOL—if you don't have real skills, you're just giving money to the market makers.
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MergeConflictvip
· 12-19 03:07
Honestly, I'm tired of hearing that there's an 80% chance of losing money. The key issue is that everyone keeps making the same mistakes.
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GasFeeSurvivorvip
· 12-19 02:57
That's so true. The data showing that 80% of people lose money really hits hard. I'm definitely one of that 80% haha.
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MevHuntervip
· 12-19 02:54
Honestly, I've seen that 80% of people lose money, it's just that they follow the trend without thinking.
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